The Press Box Gov. Wes Moore on ICE and Minneapolis, Democrats in 2026, the Next Black President, Jay-Z Power Rankings, and the End of the John Harbaugh Era.
Jan 29, 2026
Wes Moore, Maryland governor, former Army officer and Rhodes Scholar. He reacts to an ICE shooting and describes state limits on federal immigration tactics. He explains what Democrats should say on immigration and defends Maryland’s crime drops. He riffs on favorite Jay-Z songs and recalls his Hopkins football days while weighing whether it was time for John Harbaugh to go.
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Unaccountable Federal Deployments Cause Harm
- Wes Moore warns deploying untrained federal agents into communities predicts tragedy and lack of accountability.
- He argues ICE has become an oversized, unaccountable force causing avoidable harm.
Insist On Accountability In Federal Detention
- Demand transparency and use elected representatives to seek access to federal facilities when conditions are suspect.
- Treat constitutional protections as universal regardless of immigration status.
How Communities Should Respond To ICE Operations
- Work with state leaders to prepare legally and operationally for ICE operations in your area.
- Film encounters (videotaping is protected) and share information with communities to keep people safe.